It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.

Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.

Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.

Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.

The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.

He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.

Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.

Run while you have the light of life!

The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.

Your own soul is nourished when you are kind

Today is a good day to have a great day.

Charge’ means coming together of all the circumstances and ‘discharge’ means the circumstances get over.

To a mankind that recognizes the equality of man everywhere, every war becomes a civil war.

A public option is essential to creating the cost-savings necessary to offset the cost of providing all Americans access to affordable health care.

Peace can start with just one heart.

A kiss is a secret told to the mouth instead of the ear; kisses are the messengers of love and tenderness.

In a rock garden we foster a little patch of the wilderness that stands to us for freedom.

Im Krieg machen die Starken die Schwachen zu Sklaven, im Frieden machen die Reichen die Armen zu Sklaven.

There are moments when we have to return to our roots.